Our FAQ area is designed for everyone to find answers to their questions. Whether you are a member or not. You can explore our three sections to see all the information you need.
To find answers to your general questions about Les Chèvres de Montagne's outdoor women's community.
Les Chèvres de Montagne is Canada's largest community of outdoor women. We're a not-for-profit organization (NPO) that organizes unique events, to get together, experience magical moments and create bonds. Our goal: to facilitate access to different outdoor activities, share best practices, gain confidence and, above all, have fun. Far from the pressure to perform, we want to enable as many women as possible to start or progress in one or more outdoor sports.
Les Chèvres de Montagne was created to get more women into the field and to provide access to group activities for women. We want to facilitate access to sports and activities that may be intimidating or require technical knowledge or a social network. It is proven that women learn differently than men and this factor is even more pronounced in the outdoors. We, therefore, create a learning context that is adapted, based on pleasure and far from the pressure to perform. We focus on safe supervision in an ideal learning environment.
We offer a wide variety of outdoor activities, including rock climbing, hiking, mountain biking, gravel biking, canoe-camping, kayaking, backcountry skiing, cross-country skiing, ice climbing and winter camping (and much more!). What's more, we offer a variety of outdoor sports-related training courses, so that women can be better equipped to progress. Events are offered in a variety of formats, from weekly clubs to full weekends and even trips. Our strength lies in offering many different types of outdoor activities for women, to suit different needs and skill levels. We also offer international trips. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at info@leschevresdemontagne.com
The price of Mountain Chèvres ' activities varies according to the requirements needed to carry them out: transaction fees, the service of a certified professional guide, the photographer, equipment, the location (right of access), food and the duration of the activity. These variable costs are added to the fixed costs invoiced by the organization. These costs are incurred as soon as the activity is created, i.e., posting the activity on our website, communication and advertising costs, administrative costs and insurance. Activities are generally offered in turnkey format to limit all the hassle, stress and planning associated with an outdoor outing. The proportion of activity-related costs varies slightly from event to event.
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Yes, Les Chèvres de Montagne activities are for all those who identify as women.
As much as we love your four-legged friends, unfortunately dogs are not allowed at Les Chèvres for safety reasons.
Although family is one of our values, we do not accept the participation of children in our activities Chèvres Our activities are aimed at women aged 18 and over. However, children are welcome to accompany you before and after the activity. What's more, we sometimes offer activities specifically designed for mother-teen or mother-baby duos. If in doubt, contact us at info@leschevresdemontagne.com
Most of our events are held rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather compromising safety (thunderstorms, intense cold, harsh winds, etc.), you will receive an email by noon the day before the event. If there is a communicated rescheduled date, you agree to be available.
All women over 18 are welcome! As a guide, the average age at our events is between 30 and 55. Our activities are developed so that all age groups feel challenged and comfortable participating. Remember that caring, inclusion and fun are part of our values. If in doubt, write to us at info@leschevresdemontagne.com
It is possible to rent outdoor equipment directly from our organization for Les Chèvres events:
- Summer sleeping bag - 7 degrees
- Winter sleeping bag - 30 degrees
- Sleeping bag liner
- Ground mattress
- Two-person tent
- Hiking bag
- Hiking poles
- Gaiters
- Ski helmet
- Ski poles
- Ski touring (with Nordica for introductory activities)
- Ski touring boots (with Nordica for introductory activities)
- Split board (with Burton for introductory activities)
You can write to us at info@leschevresdemontagne.com for a price list or references for equipment rental in your area. You can also consult our online list. For all other outdoor equipment needs, Locapaq has a wide range of equipment for rent in Montreal.
It is possible to rent some equipment directly from our organization for Chèvres events:
Sleeping mattress
Two-person tent
Set of two GSI camping pots
Burner with fuel
Waterproof barrel for canoe-camping
Dishware (plate, bowl, cup, utensils)
Two-burner camping stove
Waterproof MEC tarp
You can write to us at info@leschevresdemontagne.com for the price list. For any other equipment needs, Locapaq has a large quantity of various equipment for rent in Montreal.
You can email us at info@leschevresdemontagne.com. We will put you in touch with other ladies who are attending the event and would like to carpool. You can also specify this in the activity form to be filled out before the event.
Photos taken during events are posted on the Les Chèvres de Montagne Facebook page. There is usually a 2-week delay between the end of the event and the publication of the photos.
On each activity page, a level requirement section is presented. In this section, a clear description of the level is given. For some activities, the level is associated with our Chèvres Charter. Consult it to confirm your level. For many of our activities, groups are formed according to the answers to the questions on the registration form. This enables us to create homogeneous groups so that everyone feels at ease and can progress at an appropriate pace. For further details or questions about a particular event, you can always write to us at info@leschevresdemontagne.com.
We can accommodate vegetarian diets with no problem, just indicate so in your health form. We can also accommodate a vegan or gluten-free diet for an additional fee (e.g. $100 for a weekend), just indicate this in your health form. Write to us with any other questions or restrictions info@leschevresdemontagne.com
You don't need to bring a friend to Chèvres events. There are always new participants, whether alone or with a friend, at the events. Nothing is intimidating about it: one of the fundamental goals of Les Chèvres is to bring women together in the outdoors to create a social network with whom to enjoy outdoor sports.
You must be a member of Les Chèvres to register for activities. Be sure to create an account on the website, purchase your membership package and then register. If you are already a member, be sure to log in to your account to register for activities. To become a member, go to the Membership section in the menu. If it still doesn't work and the activity is not yet complete, write us at info@leschevresdemontagne.com
By becoming a member, you support the women's outdoor community and allow us to continue our mission. Our various annual memberships offer interesting benefits as well as discounts on event registration. To become a member, consult the Membership section in the menu.
Please take a look at our Refund Policy section. Les Chèvres de Montagne activities are non-refundable (unless otherwise stated).
Please note that various costs have already been incurred by the time we publish an event. It is, therefore difficult to refund participants who have a change in schedule.
Our winter programming is generally available in late October for Daring and Adventurous members and in early November for all. Our summer programming is usually available in early March for Daring and Adventurous members and in mid-March for all. *Subject to change.
We depend on Mother Nature for our outdoor activities. And sometimes you're in a special situation. Check out our refund policies to find out.
Please note that cancelling your registration will result in considerable financial loss and time for the organization. As soon as an event is available on our website, many resources have already been mobilized (booking venues, equipment, mobilizing the team, contracts with the guides and schools involved). In order to respect the work of all concerned, we cannot cancel an event with just a few weeks' notice (guides and our team plan their schedules in advance, as it's their work and their annual income that's at stake) if several people withdraw. Also, the costs incurred to promote the event are already incurred when the event is published on the website. This means that the official start of an event is when it is released and put online, and not simply on the date of the start on the ground.
For these reasons, please note that for logistical reasons, we do not issue refunds.
If an event is cancelled by the Les Chèvres de Montagne organization (extreme weather, extraordinary reason), participants will be contacted and informed of the options available to them (full refund or credit with discount on a new registration). A 15% non-refundable fee will be retained to cover transaction and administration costs.
RESERVATION AND CANCELLATION CONDITIONS WITH ECO PLEIN AIR for the weekend at Vallée Bras-du-Nord: If conditions are extreme: rain and no snow, we will maintain the activity and offer outdoor sports alternatives. Our organizations cannot afford to reimburse 100% of the total cost of the weekend and chalet rentals. By being open to adapting to a multi-sport weekend in the event of extreme weather (winter hiking, walking with crampons - the area is full of incredible itineraries), you'll enjoy a memorable all-inclusive stay.
You can transfer your registration to a friend or write to us at info@leschevresdemontagne.com, mentioning the name and e-mail address of the person to whom you have transferred or sold your place. You are responsible for forwarding all completed questionnaires and information e-mails received.
If an event is postponed by the Les Chèvres de Montagne organization and the new date is known and has been accepted at the time of initial registration, no refund is possible.
For club activities: If sessions are cancelled due to weather conditions, they will be rescheduled on the next scheduled dates. If the weather does not cooperate with the planned resumption dates, we will propose a solution.
For day or weekend activities: If the activity is cancelled due to the weather, it will be rescheduled to the originally planned resumption date. If the weather does not favor the activity on the rescheduled date, the registration fee will be refunded, except for a 15% non-refundable fee to cover transaction and administration costs.
More than 30 days before the event: in the event of serious injury/illness, a note of leave signed by a physician is mandatory, regardless of the type of injury or illness. The note must indicate the number of days off work and must be dated. In such cases, a refund may exceptionally be issued (please note: 15% non-refundable to cover transaction and administration costs).
Refundable amount varies depending on the time of cancellation.
Cancellation before the start of the season: non-refundable, but transfer of registration accepted.
Injury/serious illness: cancellation after the 1st session: 50% non-refundable.
Injury/serious illness: cancellation after the 2nd session: non-refundable
